NFPA and Chetwynd sign partnership agreement
Northern Forest Products Association and the District of Chetwynd sign a Community Partnership Agreement to align forest industry and local government. Mayors and NFPA president describe shared vision, sustainable growth, and trust building amid 80,000 forest jobs and over 1 billion in yearly government revenue in north central British Columbia. Other communities listed to sign similar pacts.
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Northern Forest Products Association
NFPA
Chetwynd
Charlie Lasser
Mike Redfearn
Greg Jadrzyk
Lasser
Greg
B.C
North
Jadrzyk
Fort Nelson
Prince George
Fort St. John
Taylor
Tumbler Ridge
Dawson
BC Chamber Speakers Highlight Economic Challenges in Province
John Winter and Laurie Kerr spoke at a combined Chamber Rotary luncheon, outlining three BC business disadvantages. They cited brain drain, youth unemployment, employment standards, and red tape as barriers. Winter warned of two provincial economies, one in the Lower Mainland and another outside. He called for a higher minimum wage for part time work to address gaps.
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B.C
Winter
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